Wednesday, April 18
Patti Smith & Her Band
Patti Smith’s soon to be released 10th album will be called 12. Crazy poets.
Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th St. (at 9th Ave.), 212-242-4300; 7, $35.
Mason Jennings, Kaiser Cartel
Not related to Waylon or Shooter until DNA tests prove otherwise. But he’s not returning our phone calls anymore.
Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 866-468-7619; 7:30, $15/$17. (also April 21 at Gramercy Theatre).
Son Volt, Jason Isbell
Seriously, this band is like a total rip-off of Uncle Tupelo. Even the guy’s voice sounds the same.
The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, $22.50/$25.
John Vanderslice, St. Vincent
The guy wrote, “Bill Gates Must Die.” I bet he’s totally gonna trash Vista all night.
Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8, $12.
Pink Nasty, The Black
Gonna be a, er … colorful evening.
Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. (at Richardson St.), B’klyn, 718-302-3770; 10, free.
Art Brut, O’DEATH
A year later, and they still haven't written the song that makes Israel and Palestine get along.
Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 8, $12.
Wooden Wand and The Vanishing Voice, Charles Speer, GHQ (Mems of Magik Markers & Double Leopards)
Wooden Wand’s site lists some 42 different records released under the band’s name, making them quite possibly the only group around capable of calling Robert Pollard a lazy bastard.
Tonic, 107 Norfolk St. (betw. Delancey & Rivington Sts.), 212-358-7501; 10, $8.
Ratatat, Despot
Two dudes, two instruments, one wicked onomatopoeia. But please, promise us you won’t be the one with your arms crossed. It’s time to move a little.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7:30, $20.
Michael Bates’ Outside Sources
The bassist and his quartet play an intimate set comprised of original compositions inspired by the likes of Dave Douglas and Ornette Coleman. Remember, modern jazz isn’t for those who can’t keep an open mind.
Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $ 10.
Paquito D’Rivera
Latin jazz to warm up to. As if you need a reason, right?
Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 9 & 11, $35.
Thursday, April 19
Peelander Z, Aloke, Americans, Right on Dynamite, The Waylons
Hands down, one of the top five Japanese Action Comic Punk Bands in the state of New York.
Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 866-468-7619; 7:30, $10.
Battles, O’Death, Dirty Projectors
Come on kids, stay out late. It’s math-rock. You can totally justify skipping class the next morning.
NYU, Kimmel Center, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 60 Washington Sq. S., 212-998-4987; 7:30, $5/$7.
Hot Chip, Tussle
LCD Soundsystem is playing their house.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 6:30, $22.
Tain And The Ebonix
What’s not to love when the drummer is the bandleader? Veteran Jeff “Tain” Watts also releases his new disc, Folk Songs.
The Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. B’way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-1900; 9:30, $15.
Balkan Beat Box
Gypsies to a dance beat.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $17.
Friday, April 20
Coco Rosie
Coming to a perfume commercial near you.
Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 8, $18.50.
Joyce & Dori Caymmi
Two legendary Brazilians sharing a stage near you.
Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 9 & 11, $35.
Michael Gamble Meteorchestra
The Rhode Island native busted out of the smallest state and moved to Brooklyn to make his synth-based music. Tonight he gives his neighbors a taste of his poison.
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5 donation.
Saturday, April 21
Richard Swift and Sons of National Freedom, David Vandervelde and The Moon Station House Band, White Rabbits
They promise to keep the battle hymns to a minimum.
Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 866-468-7619; 8, $10/$12.
Over the Rhine
Hard not to love everything this husband-wife duo puts out. They never seem to be on anyone’s radar but they’re one of the nicest singer/songwriter groups around.
Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30 & 9:30, $25.
Jesse Malin, Mirrortest
Yeah, well who doesn’t have a duet with Bruce Springsteen these days?
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $15/$17.
Frank Carlsberg Quintet
The poetry of Gertrude Stein, Robert Creeley and other writers set to contemporary jazz … Yeah, all bets are off.
Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.),
212-989-9319; 9 & 10:30, $10.
Vickie Natale
The Brooklyn native and “Star Search” winner entertains the late-night crowd with her musical mix. Need we say more?
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 a.m., $8.
Sunday, April 22
Brand New, Kevin Devine
The first single from their newest record is called “Jesus Christ.” Don’t get too weirded out when people start shouting it from the balconies.
The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 7, $19.99.
Carla Cook
She adds her own flavor to Paul Simon and Marvin Gaye tunes. You bring the mojo.
St. Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (at 54th St.), 212-935-2200; 10, $20.
Monday, April 23
Spoon
Keeping it low-key and trying out all those songs that you’ve never heard. Just don’t be the guy who shouts out ‘The Way We Get By.’
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $20.
Jarvis Cocker
Now Pulp-free.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $32.
Juilliard Jazz Ensemble
Celebrating Mingus’ 85th birthday under the leadership of Veteran trombonist Steve Davis. Musical prodigies are so fun that way.
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30, $10.
Tuesday, April 24
Spank Rock (DJ set)
Maybe they’ll play “Put that Pussy on Me.” Don’t forget to bring the kids!
Virgin Megastore Union Square, 52 E. 14th St. (at B’way), 212-598-4666; 7, free.
Fountains of Wayne, Robbers on High Street
Making lawn ornament stores vaguely cool again.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $20.
Samba Jazz & The Music Of Jobim
The master would have turned 80 this year, so two of his former alumni, Duduka da Fonseca (drums) and Helio Alves (piano) celebrate his legacy the only possible: with style.
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.
Andrea Wolper
Singing her heart out for all you boys and girls.
55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-929-9883; 7, no cover + 2 drink min.
Patti Smith & Her Band
If you missed the amazing poet-rocker last week she’s giving you a chance to listen three times in a row. Wild horses couldn’t drag us away.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 6, 8:30, 10:30, $17.
